Farewell China (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Farewell China is a drama film directed by Clara Law, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Li Hung is a desperate mother who tried for years to obtain an American visa to study to create a better life for her husband Nansan and her son. But after a short time, she loses contact with her family, and her husband, Nansan smuggles himself to New York to find her.
Who’s in it. Farewell China stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Zhao Nansheng, Maggie Cheung as Li Hong, Hayley Man as Jane and Chit-Man Chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Farewell China has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell China page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell China tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell China (1990)?
- In US, Farewell China is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Farewell China worth watching?
- Farewell China holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell China?
- Farewell China stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Maggie Cheung, Hayley Man, Chit-Man Chan and Liu Chun.
- When was Farewell China released?
- Farewell China was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.